Exploring the history around Eldon House
Education Programs & Tours
The Homefront in WWI
Rebels and Redcoats: The Rebellion of 1837-1838
Travelling the World
European Settlement and Early London Life
Victorian Christmas Traditions
Historical River Walking Tour
Historical Neighborhood Walking Tour
Eldon House Guided Tour
Make Your Booking a Full Day!
Duration: 1 Hour Workshop + ½ Hour Lunch
Cost: $2 per student per workshop
Choose one of our following workshops as an add-on to one of our standard program! This will enhance your programming and extend your visit to 3.5 hours.
- Household Amusements and Victorian Games
- Lessons in Victorian Etiquette Living and Working at Eldon House
- Works of Art
- Letters, Diaries and Penmanship
Museum School London provides elementary students with an unforgettable week of learning and discovery. This innovative approach to education allows teachers to move their classrooms into a museum setting for a full week of curriculum-based experiential learning, making the arts, science, and Canadian history come to life.
Museum School London is made possible by the generous support of organizations like Canada Life (Presenting Corporate Sponsor), Thames Valley District School Board, London District Catholic School Board, and the City of London. The Kiwanis Club of Forest City (London) also provide funding for this program from time to time.
Eldon House, as a participation site, provides an authentic setting for your class to learn about Victorian life in a week filled with quality and interactive education.
For more information regarding program fees, potential bussing subsidy/transportation, how to apply, and more, contact the Education Specialist at London Heritage Council at museumschool@londonheritage.ca
- Groups of 12 or more, must book a guided tour in advance and will not be permitted for self-guided tours of the museum without notice.
- Smaller groups who wish to book a guided tour will be subject to a minimum fee of $100.
- Groups must not exceed a maximum of 60 students.
- A confirmation of expected numbers including students and adults is required prior to booked tours/programs, at which time an invoice will be provided.
- No refunds for absentees.
- Payment is due at time of arrival.
- All prices include HST.
- School groups are permitted 1 free chaperone per 8 students.
- Any additional adults/chaperones will be charged, except in cases where additional adults are required for one-on-one care of a child or adult.
Tours cancelled with less than one week’s notice will be charged our minimum fee. Unless buses are cancelled or weather becomes extreme (severe blizzards or lightning storms) our programming will proceed. A late fee of 25% will be charged after 30 minutes and full cancellation of your tour or program after 1 hour at the minimum fee.
Teachers and chaperones are responsible for the conduct and supervision of their students/children while at Eldon House. In the case of disruptive behaviour a class or group may be asked to leave without a refund. Do not handle the artifacts, touch the wallpaper or sit on the furniture while touring the building.
Large backpacks are not allowed in Eldon House. A Historical Interpreter will provide storage for large backpacks & belongings.
Snacks are permitted in our Interpretive Centre however no food or drink will be permitted in Eldon House.
Book A Guided Tour Today
Education programs and tours are offered all year round for students and groups of all ages. Click below to find out more!